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Head-to-head · Business Directories

Yelp vs Houzz

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Yelp #1 in Business Directories 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Yelp
Houzz #9 in Business Directories 8.4/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Houzz

Yelp leads on 0 checks, Houzz on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreYelp · 9.4/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Houzz
  • Most featuresYelp · 4 of 4

Yelp scores higher on our rubric for business directories: 9.4 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #9.

On listing submission, Houzz gives you Both where Yelp offers Free.

Yelp is the better fit for broad local business discovery. Houzz is the better fit for home-services professionals.

  • Yelp fits best

    Broad local business discovery

  • Houzz fits best

    Home-services professionals

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Side by side

Feature Yelp 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Houzz 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.4
Ranking #1 in Business Directories #9 in Business Directories
Best for Broad local business discovery Home-services professionals
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan $249/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Features Yelp 4/4 · Houzz 3/4
Claim listing ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Reviews on profiles ✓ ✓
Mobile app ✓ ✓
Verified profiles ✓ ✓
Specs
Listing submission Free Both
Audience focus Local Local
Our review
Pros
  • Detailed profiles include reviews, ratings, photos, hours, and contact details
  • Free listings, claiming, review responses, and business messaging support owners
  • Quotes, reservations, waitlists, food orders, and targeted advertising add utility
  • Professional profiles combine project photos, reviews, and license badges.
  • Estimates, invoicing, payments, CRM, and project tools support client work.
  • Web, iOS, and Android access extends directory and project management workflows.
Cons
  • The experience is centered on local businesses and location-based searches
  • Service options such as quotes and reservations apply only in some categories
  • Paid advertising and other business services add costs beyond free listings
  • Houzz Pro and the consumer directory serve different user experiences.
  • Advanced workflows such as takeoffs and bid management require Custom.
  • Advertising packages have separate pricing from the software plans.
Our verdict

Yelp is a local business directory and discovery platform for people researching restaurants, shops, professionals, attractions, and home-service providers. Searches can be filtered by category and location, while business profiles bring…

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Houzz combines a consumer-facing directory with software for home-services professionals. Homeowners can browse project ideas, search for local architects, designers, contractors, and other professionals, review profiles, and contact…

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  1. YelpBusiness Directories 9.4Free plan
  2. HouzzBusiness Directories 8.4Free plan · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Yelp — where it wins

    • Detailed profiles include reviews, ratings, photos, hours, and contact details
    • Free listings, claiming, review responses, and business messaging support owners
    • Quotes, reservations, waitlists, food orders, and targeted advertising add utility

    Where it doesn't

    • The experience is centered on local businesses and location-based searches
    • Service options such as quotes and reservations apply only in some categories
    • Paid advertising and other business services add costs beyond free listings

  • Houzz — where it wins

    • Professional profiles combine project photos, reviews, and license badges.
    • Estimates, invoicing, payments, CRM, and project tools support client work.
    • Web, iOS, and Android access extends directory and project management workflows.

    Where it doesn't

    • Houzz Pro and the consumer directory serve different user experiences.
    • Advanced workflows such as takeoffs and bid management require Custom.
    • Advertising packages have separate pricing from the software plans.
  • Yelp9.4/10 · Free plan

    A broad local directory for finding businesses, comparing reviews, and taking action.

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  • Houzz8.4/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    A focused directory and project-work platform for home-services professionals.

    Visit HouzzFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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